South America Cruise & Tour featuring Machu Picchu
Indulge in a feast for the senses on an epic South America cruise. Feel the rhythm of more than a thousand years of history and culture while savoring an incredible variety of regional cuisine. Enjoy an in-depth journey of this magical destination by land and sea.
Touch the clouds over dramatic Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas”. Tour ancient fortresses in the Incan capital of Cusco and view the extravagant architecture of the Historic Center of Lima – all three Peru highlights are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Spectacular monuments, stunning natural beauty and one-of-a-kind experiences from ship to shore will both inspire and surprise you.
- 1 night Lima Hotel
- 2 nights Sacred Valley Hotel
- 1 night Machu Picchu Hotel
- 1 night Cusco Hotel
- 1 night Santiago Hotel
- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
- Visit the Sacsayhuaman fortress
- Towns of Ollantaytambo & Chincheros for sightseeing
- Return Rail trip to Aguas Calientes
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu "the Lost City of the Incas"
- Sightseeing tour of Santiago
- 18-night cruise onboard the Sapphire Princess
- Medallion Class experience
- All meals onboard the ship
- Select Beverages onboard the ship (Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water, Tea varieties, Non-Specialty Coffee)
Your fare excludes:
- Travel insurance
- Airfares
- Some meals during the 6 nights on land
15 March 2025: Arrive in the capital of Peru, Lima. Enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Overnight at a Lima Hotel
16 March 2025: Fly to Cusco and visit the Sacsayhuaman fortress before lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Pisac Market for shopping.
Overnight at a Sacred Valley Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
17 March 2025: This morning, head to the towns of Ollantaytambo & Chincheros for sightseeing. Enjoy a pachamanca lunch.
Overnight at a Sacred Valley Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
18 March 2025: Head back to the town of Ollantaytambo for the rail trip to Aguas Calientes. Here, you'll enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu, "the Lost City of the Incas."
Overnight at a Machu Picchu Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
19 March 2025:You can see Machu Picchu at sunrise before the return train trip to Ollantaytambo. Enjoy lunch and sightseeing in Cusco.
Overnight at a Cusco Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
20 March 2025: This morning fly back to Lima. Continue your journey to Santiago.
Overnight at a Santiago Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
21 March 2025: Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Santiago before transferring to your ship in San Antonio.
22 March 2025: La Serena (Coquimbo), Chile - 9am - 7pm
23 March 2025: At Sea
24 March 2025: At Sea
25 March 2025: Pisco (General San Martin), Peru - 5am - 6pm
26 March 2025: Lima (Callao), Peru - arrive 5am (overnight)
27 March 2025: Lima (Callao), Peru - depart 4pm
28 March 2025: At Sea
29 March 2025: Manta, Ecuador - 10am - 6pm
30 March 2025: At Sea
31 March 2025: Puntarenas, Costa Rica - 9am - 9pm
01 April 2025: At Sea
02 April 2025: At Sea
03 April 2025: At Sea
04 April 2025: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - 7am - 4pm
05 April 2025: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - 10am - 10pm
06 April 2025: At Sea
07 April 2025: At Sea
08 April 2025:Los Angeles, California arriv 6:15am
18 night cruise with 7 ports & 6 nights on land - Package price for 15 March 2025 departure
- Inside from $8,567 pp twin share / $12,139 pp sole use*
- Oceanview from $8,987 pp twin share / $12,979 pp sole use*
- Balcony from $9,867 pp twin share / $14,739 pp sole use*
- Mini suite from $11,267 pp twin share / $17,539 pp sole use*
- Suites sold out, call now to join the waitlist
Please call our travel team on 1300 414 198 for more information.
Upgrade to Princess Plus (for just $65 pp/day) to enjoy:
- Wi-Fi (one device per guest)
- Plus Beverage Package (drinks up to $22 each)
- Unlimited juice bar
- Premium Desserts (2 per day)
- Fitness Classes (2 per cruise)
- NEW 2 casual dining meals per guest
- NEW OceanNow delivery
- NEW Room service delivery
- Overall savings of over 60%!
*Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Sapphire Princess Cruise Ship
As you set your sights on the wonders of the world, let Sapphire Princess indulge your every whim. Over 700 balconies, world-class gourmet dining and dazzling entertainment options are just the beginning of your sea-going adventure. Dance the night away, enjoy casino gaming or relax and rejuvenate body and mind at the Lotus Spa®.
- Refurbished: Mar 2018
- Guest Cabins: 1,337
- Guest Capacity: 2,670
- Number of Decks: 18
- Tonnage: 115,875
- Length: 952 feet
6 nights on land staying in hotels in Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco & Santiago.
Fitness/ Accessibility: If you have heart problems or high blood pressure, you should consult your doctor first. Cusco has an elevation of 11,203 feet above sea level. At Machu Picchu there are approximately 200 steps to walk up, so you must be in good general health to do this tour. It is not wheelchair accessible. There are no lift-equipped motorcoaches available and hotels do not have wheelchair accessible rooms.
An experienced and knowledgeable tour director will accompany you on your travels, taking care of all the details. Included meals will be noted on your itinerary. The tour directors will do their utmost to accommodate individual preferences within the pre-reserved times. Unless otherwise stated, he or she accompanies you throughout your land travels, but does not accompany you on any flight between the cruise and tour, or on your Princess cruise. Local guides are used as well for their unique perspective and experience in their areas of expertise.
While in South America, exercise the same common sense you would in any large city or unfamiliar place. Carry only small amounts of cash, and keep it in several locations. We recommend that you leave your valuable jewelry, keys and address books at home. Take the necessary safeguards against petty street crime, as it is not uncommon in tourist areas. Essentials like your passport, credit and ATM cards, cash, and travel documents should be kept in a money belt and in your possession at all times or in the hotel safe.
Suggested Flight Arrival Time: Flights become available to be booked 300 days prior to departure. Travel at 60 can assist you with booking flights. Please call us on 1300 414 198 for more information.
Tipping: The customary end-of-tour gratuities to your tour director and motorcoach driver are not included, as they are at your discretion. Gratuities are a personal matter and an expression of appreciation for genuine, personal service provided by knowledgeable and creative professionals.
What to Bring?
Clothing Suggestions:
We recommend that you bring casual, comfortable, easy-care clothes for the land portion of your cruisetour. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. An umbrella or raingear are recommended. Dress for evening excursions is smart casual; no formal dress is required. Here is a brief listing of suggested items:
Daytime:
- Water repellent coat or jacket
- Rain hat
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
- Lightweight windbreaker
- Sweaters
- Pants or shorts
Evening:
- Same attire as worn during the day - casual
Other Recommended Items
- Cameras
- Binoculars
- Travel alarm clock
- Collapsible umbrella
- Sunglasses
Coach Transportation
- Princess contracts with trained and knowledgeable drivers for your motorcoach travels.
- Ample stops are made for photo and rest breaks.
- Coaches are equipped with restrooms.
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